Amidst the excitement of the 75th anniversary of independence, Britain’s first Indian parliamentarian and Indian freedom fighter Dadabhai Naoroji’s house in London has been awarded the Blue Plaque. Know why buildings are given Blue Plaque honor…
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75th anniversary of independence Britain’s first Indian parliamentarian and Indian freedom fighter Dadabhai Naoroji to the house built in London blue plaque honor has given. This is the house where he lived for many decades. Dadabhai Naoroji lived in London during the period when he was supporting India’s independence in 1897. He lived 1825–1917 in a red-brick house in London at the address Washington House 72 Enerley Park, Penge Bromley. Once again this historic building in London is in discussion. Dadabhai Naoroji is not the first Indian to receive this honour.
Detective Noor Inayat Khan was the first woman of Indian origin to receive this honor. Know, after all, what is the Blue Plaque honor which is given to a building, on what basis it is given…
What is blue plaque honor and its history, understand in 5 points
- Blue plaques are called commemorative plaques. The Blue Plaque honor is given to buildings that have historical significance. Indian Express According to the report, for the first time, the idea to start this honor was given by British leader William Ewart in 1863. He put this idea in the House of Commons.
- Blue plaques or memorial plaques were placed on those historical buildings where great personalities or organizations used to live. For the first time in 1897 this honor was given to the well-known poet Lord Byron in the house. In the next 35 years, the Blue Plaque honor was given to respected people of different fields. These included politicians, doctors, activists, doctors and musicians.
- After 4 decades, the criteria for the Blue Plaque honor were changed. Changes happened when this honor was taken over by the London County Council (LCC). It underwent many changes in 1965 when the London County Council was abolished and its responsibility was handed over to the Greater London Council. This institution changed the rules related to respect and expanded such places which have historical importance.
- In 1986, the English Heritage Institute was given the responsibility of the Blue Plaque honor. In the history of the last 150 years, so far more than 900 buildings of historical importance have been given the Blue Plaque honor. It is a matter of pride in Britain for any building to receive this honor. It tells who lived in that building and how much their importance was.
- For the first time this honor was received by Noor Inayat Khan of Indian origin. Till now many Indians have got this honor. Among these, great men like Mahatma Gandhi, Rajaram Mohan Roy, Bhimrao Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru, VK Krishna Menon, Sri Aurobindo, VD Savarkar, Rabindranath Tagore and Lokmanya Tilak have been awarded the Blue Plaque.